RAMADAS, GAZEBOS & PERGOLAS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLACEMENT ON PROPERTY Structures must meet certain set- These backyard structures typically There are no code requirements for backs and clearances from other are detached from the home and have lighting, fans or power outlets. If included buildings. Contact the Building and/ roofs with open sides. They vary slightly in the project, these fixtures must be or Planning Department for infor- only in definition: Ramada roofs are solid, GFCI and/or rated for outdoor use. mation about specific zoning areas. pergolas usually have open slats or a latticed ’roof’; while a gazebo typically has more than four sides and a raised floor deck. DESIGN REVIEW These backyard structures must go through a design review process. The City Planner and/or the City’s Design Review Board (DRB) must approve the project before a building permit appli- cation can be accepted. Plans for this review will be similar to that of the construction documents STRUCTURAL INFORMATION but must also include information about colors and material finishes. Provide details for footing size and depth. PERMITS Details for roof framing and connections Required for all structures over 120 to posts or columns are needed. sq. ft. in area. Provide plans showing size and height If project is being done with pre- of the structure, building materials fabricated parts (alumawood, etc) pro- being used, roof pitch, etc. vide structural calculations from manu- facturer with permit application. A site plan is necessary to show the location of the project on the proper- Structural engineering will be required if ty in relation to existing house and adjacent to a pool. other structures. OUTDOOR FIRE SAFETY TIPS For more information, visit the entire “Guidelines When Building Within the City” Ramadas, Gazebos series at www.litchfield-park.org & Pergolas Related Brochures: # 5 #1 - Building Codes– How they help you! #2 - Building Permit Application Never light up a fire pit or #3- Construction Documents BBQ under a patio or solid- Part of the roofed ramada. #4 - Pools, Spas & Barriers “Guidelines When Building Within the City” Series #6 - Carport Conversion/Patio Enclosure Establish a three-foot "kid- #7- Fencing free zone" around your grill # 8– Energy or fire pit . Never leave the fire un- 214 W. Wigwam Blvd. attended, not even for a Litchfield Park AZ 85340 minute. Phone: 623-935-1066 July [email protected] 2017 .